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Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball --  in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse.com, among other publications. Victor lives outside of Albany, NY and can be followed on Twitter/X at @vbarbosa1127.

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Paris Saint-Germain fires manager Mauricio Pochettino

Less than two months after guiding his club to the Ligue 1 title, Mauricio Pochettino has been fired by Paris Saint-Germain.

Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury 'praying' team reaches new deal with Kyler Murray before training camp

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is seeking a potential contract extension after recording a 66.9% completion percentage with 11,480 passing yards and 70 touchdowns during his career thus far.

Cardinals 10-time All-Star Yadier Molina sets record for most putouts by a catcher

Molina added another accolade to his impressive career on Tuesday. 

Twins SP Sonny Gray to make return from pectoral injury Wednesday vs. Mariners

Gray hasn't taken the mound for the Minnesota Twins in over two weeks due to a pectoral strain.

Braves place All-Star 2B Ozzie Albies on 60-day IL with fractured left foot

Things have been rosy for the red-hot Braves, but the club got some bad news on Tuesday. 

Bears Pro Bowler Robert Quinn expected to skip start of mandatory camp

According to NFL.com, Quinn "has not shied away from acknowledging his time in Chicago might be finished."

Cardinals SP Jack Flaherty to make season debut Wednesday vs. Pirates

Lance Lynn of the Chicago White Sox would not be the only MLB ace to make his season-debut this week. While Lynn retuned to the bump on Monday for the South Siders, it was reported Tuesday afternoon that St.

All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer reports to start of Bills minicamp

All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer elected to sit out Buffalo Bills organized team activities (OTAs) recently, as he awaits a potential contract extension but has reported to mandatory minicamp. 

Serena Williams to make return from injury at Wimbledon

The 40-year-old's last match came at the 2021 Wimbledon tournament, when she suffered a right leg injury during the first set of her first-round match.

Commanders HC Ron Rivera: Jack Del Rio apology to team 'well-received'

The team is trying to move beyond Del Rio's controversial social media activity and comments.

Commanders HC Ron Rivera: Terry McLaurin contract talks 'headed in the right direction'

Rivera remains confident something will get worked out with McLaurin.

Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz reports to minicamp

Like a host of other NFL teams, the Dallas Cowboys opened up mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Despite plenty of uncertainty heading into the week, it looks like tight end Dalton Schultz will be joining his teammates this week.

'Urgency' on Panthers' side to trade for Browns QB Baker Mayfield soon?

Mandatory minicamps kick off today for two NFL teams with a couple of the most interesting quarterback situations heading into the summer -- the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns.

Dodgers' Chris Taylor expected to avoid IL after collision with wall

Despite the scary play — which led to Taylor's immediate departure from the contest — Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said after the loss that things could've been worse.

Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu makes WNBA history with triple-double vs. Sky

Sabrina Ionescu has added to her already lengthy list of accomplishments on the basketball court.

White Sox All-Star SP Lance Lynn to make season debut Monday

The Chicago White Sox have been missing starting pitcher Lance Lynn since Opening Day.

Marlins RF Avisail Garcia to undergo MRI on injured hand

Miami reportedly is hopeful that the inflammation is a minor problem.

Nuggets expected to hire former Timberwolves HC Ryan Saunders as assistant

Prior to joining the Timberwolves as an assistant in 2014, Ryan Saunders was an assistant for five seasons with the Washington Wizards beginning in 2009.

Lightning advance to third straight Stanley Cup Final

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be taking on the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final.

Padres manager Bob Melvin, bench coach Ryan Christenson enter COVID protocols before second game of doubleheader

The Padres hosted a doubleheader against the Rockies on Saturday. After coming out on top 2-1 in 10 innings in Game 1, the Friars got some brutal news ahead of the nightcap.

Commanders DC Jack Del Rio deletes Twitter account in wake of Jan. 6 comments controversy

The near-one week long saga of Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio's controversial comments regarding the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection took another turn on Saturday.

Phillies closer Corey Knebel to be evaluated for shoulder tightness

The Phillies won for the ninth straight time on Saturday — all since firing manager Joe Girardi — but it wasn't all good news out of the City of Brotherly Love.

Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi has Tuesday start vs. Athletics pushed back due to hip tightness

The Eovaldi news comes in the wake of Boston putting fellow starter Garrett Whitlock on the injured list on Friday.

Mo Donegal captures 2022 Belmont Stakes

Mo Donegal and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. won the event at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. with a time of 2:28.28.

White Sox fans start chant calling for firing of manager Tony La Russa

La Russa is only midway through his second season as the manager of the White Sox, but apparently, many fans on the South Side have had enough of the 77-year-old Hall-of-Famer.